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Henrico County, VA Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Trailers allowed
One travel/utility/boat trailer
Where allowed
Rear yard, side yard, carport, garage
Front yard
Not permitted
Occupancy
May not be lived in
Citation
Henrico Code Sec. 24-102(2)

Summary

In Henrico's residential districts, one travel, utility, or boat trailer may be parked as an accessory use only in a rear yard, side yard, carport, or garage. It cannot sit in the front yard or be lived in.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Henrico County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

In any district used for residential purposes, one travel, utility, and/or boat trailer, as an accessory use, may be parked or stored in the rear yard, side yard, carport, or garage on the same lot with the principal use, provided it shall not be occupied for living or business purposes.

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Full Breakdown

Because Henrico County has no incorporated towns, the County Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 24) governs recreational-vehicle and trailer parking countywide. Section 24-102(2) permits one travel, utility, and/or boat trailer as an accessory use to a home, but only in the rear yard, side yard, carport, or garage on the same lot. The trailer may not be occupied for living or business purposes, its wheels or transporting devices may not be removed except for repairs, and it may not be connected to utilities, the ground, or any structure in a way that prevents ready removal. Front-yard and right-of-way storage is prohibited. Trucks and commercial trailers over 10,000 pounds are separately barred by Section 24-96.

Violations & Fines

Zoning violations are enforced by the Division of Community Maintenance; owners get a compliance notice, and continued violations can bring civil penalties or misdemeanor prosecution under Chapter 24.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my boat trailer in my driveway or front yard?
No. Section 24-102(2) allows a boat or utility trailer only in the rear yard, side yard, carport, or garage, not the front yard or public right-of-way.
Can I live in an RV parked on my lot?
No. The trailer may not be occupied for living or business purposes and cannot be connected to utilities in a way that prevents its ready removal.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Henrico County

Street Parking LimitsSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Quiet HoursSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Construction HoursSome RestrictionsAbandoned VehiclesSome RestrictionsLoading ZonesSome RestrictionsDriveway RulesSome RestrictionsCommercial & Oversized VehiclesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Aircraft NoiseFew RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Leaf Blower RulesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Barking DogsSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome Restrictions

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